Choc Cherry Fudge

ALDI are selling glace cherries at the moment and a perfect use for them is in this recipe - Choc Cherry Fudge.  I have made it quite a few times now and every time, people ask me for the recipe. This recipe was actually sent in by a facebook follower and has now become one of my favourites. It tastes like a cherry ripe but in a fudgy way - desiccated coconut would also go well mixed in with the chocolate.

It is extremely easy to make and goes a long way.  It is quite rich so remember to only cut the fudge into very small pieces.

Enjoy,
Amanda xx

CHOC CHERRY FUDGE

• 400g dark chocolate
• 395g tin condensed milk
• 50g butter
• ½ cup red glace cherries
• ¼ cup desiccated coconut
• 1/3 cup hazelnuts

Line a 20cm square cake tin with baking paper.

Combine chopped chocolate, condensed milk & butter in a saucepan.  Stir constantly over medium heat until melted together & glossy.  Remove from heat.  This step can also be done in the microwave.

Roughly chop cherries & add to the melted chocolate. Add coconut & stir through.

Pour mixture into tin & spread out to edges. Roughly chop hazelnuts & spread over the top of the fudge. Gently press down to ensure they stick to the top of the fudge.  

Refrigerate until set.  Cut slice into small squares.